Construction set to start on $240 million Christchurch Convention Centre
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Construction set to start on $240 million Christchurch Convention Centre
New Zealand Government awards CPB Contractors Limited contract to complete the Christchurch Convention Centre, says Minister Nicky Wagner.
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Woods BagotArtist Impression of the Christchurch Convention Centre exterior -
Woods BagotArtist Impression of the Christchurch Convention Centre foyer -
Woods BagotArtist Impression of the Christchurch Convention Centre auditorium
The Honorable Nicky Wagner, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration says work on the Christchurch Convention Centre will begin shortly with a newly-appointed main works contractor, CPB Contractors Limited.
"This will be a world-class boutique facility, capable of hosting international conferences as well as community meetings, balls, galas and weddings."
“The convention centre will be a cornerstone of the revitalised central city and help bring domestic and international visitors back to the central business district."
The Honorable Nicky Wagner
“The direct economic benefit of the convention centre is estimated to be more than $320 million in the first eight years, and $57 million every year after that."
“It’s also expected to increase private sector investment, open up business networks and opportunities, and create new jobs,” Ms Wagner says.
The convention centre, designed by Woods Bagot Architects will feature:
- Auditorium for 1,400 delegates (divisible into two 700-person auditoria)
- 1,250 person banqueting hall
- 14 interconnected meeting rooms for up to 1,400 people
- 4,400 square metre pre-function spaces for up to 1,400 people
- 3,600 square metre multi-use exhibition hall for 200 exhibition stalls
“CPB has committed to completing construction in the first quarter of 2020 and the Government will be closely monitoring its progress,” Ms Wagner says.
“The Government has invested more than $14 billion in the rebuild and regeneration of Christchurch, and that’s forecast to increase to $17 billion by 2021."
“So far this year, we’ve opened three new schools, completed the $2.2 billion horizontal infrastructure repair programme, unveiled the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial and put forward a strong offer to support the reinstatement of Christchurch Cathedral," Ms Wagner concludes.
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